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Position Overview

The Data Center Development Manager leads comprehensive development efforts of large-scale, mission-critical data centers from initial site acquisition through to complete facility commissioning and operational readiness. This role demands profound expertise in construction oversight, stakeholder coordination, and financial management of capital-intensive projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of state-of-the-art data center infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities

Direct all phases of data center projects including concept initiation, permitting, design, procurement, construction, and final operational handover.
Manage project budgets ranging between $100 million and over $1 billion, overseeing cost forecasting and financial reporting for executive stakeholders.
Maintain project schedules and ensure key milestones are achieved throughout permitting, design, procurement, and building efforts.
Lead cross-functional teams comprising architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and commissioning specialists.
Supervise general contractors and construction managers to enforce compliance with contractual terms, quality requirements, and safety standards.
Critically review and approve design documentation, RFIs, submittals, and change orders with emphasis on cost-effectiveness and schedule adherence.
Conduct frequent site inspections and Organize Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings to identify and resolve on-site issues proactively.
Develop procurement strategies to secure long-lead critical equipment such as switchgear, generators, UPS, cooling systems, and prefabricated modules.
Collaborate with real estate and acquisition teams to perform due diligence on prospective greenfield and brownfield data center properties.
Serve as the main liaison to internal departments including Operations, IT/Network Engineering, Finance, and Legal, managing stakeholder expectations and communication.
Provide regular status reports, executive dashboards, risk assessments, and schedule updates to senior leadership.
Establish and maintain strong vendor, contractor, and utility partner relationships to ensure reliable and competitive supply chains.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or closely related field.
8 to 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction management or development, including at least 4 years managing data center, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial/commercial projects.
Proven experience handling construction projects with budgets exceeding $100 million.
Comprehensive understanding of data center power distribution systems (medium-voltage to PDU), generator setups, cooling infrastructure (CRAH, chilled water, evaporative systems), and structured cabling systems.
Demonstrated experience with design-build and design-bid-build project delivery approaches.
Familiarity with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling/reporting platforms.
Excellent negotiation abilities, communication skills, and stakeholder engagement capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant discipline or an MBA.
Professional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or LEED accreditation.
Experience with hyperscale, colocation, or wholesale data center construction projects.
Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier classifications and BICSI data center design standards.
Track record of managing multiple data center development projects or programs across varied locations.

Core Competencies

Decision Quality: Ability to make prompt, well-informed decisions under pressure within complex environments.
Drive for Results: Maintains consistent achievement of project objectives and accountability.
Technical Acumen: Deep knowledge of construction techniques, methods, and critical infrastructure engineering.
Influence and Collaboration: Effectively builds consensus among diverse stakeholders without direct authority.
Financial Stewardship: Responsible management of capital expenditure with emphasis on cost control.
Risk Management: Proactively anticipates and mitigates project risks.

Data Center Development Manager

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